cou4 hyun1 baa1 bai3嘈喧巴閉嘈喧巴闭
Jyutpingcou4 hyun1 baa1 bai3
Yalechòuh hyūn bā bai
Definition
Noisy, clamorous, or making a huge racket.
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How it's used
This expression carries a strong sense of annoyance and implies that the noise is chaotic or disruptive. It is often used to describe people talking loudly or a general environment that is overwhelming. Unlike simple adjectives for loud, this phrase emphasizes the irritating nature of the sound.
Examples
Why are you all being so noisy here?
That shop is always so noisy, it is hard to focus.
Related words
Common phrases
noisy people
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a single loud sound like a bang or a siren, as it specifically refers to the ongoing, messy noise caused by people or general activity.
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